Woolwich, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Woolwich. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 326.56 km2. The town has a population density of 82.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Woolwich town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Woolwich has a population of around 26,999 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 7.97%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
25,00626,999 +7.97%

Population By Genders

The male population of Woolwich is around 13,330 while the female population is around 13,665.

Of the 26,999 total population in Woolwich, the largest gender is female with around 13,665 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
13,33013,665 +2.45%

Population by Age Characteristics

Woolwich has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 7.20% of the total population. The town median age is 39.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
10 to 14 years1,005 7.50%945 6.90% 5.97%1,950 7.20%
5 to 9 years955 7.20%920 6.70% 3.66%1,870 6.90%
35 to 39 years890 6.70%970 7.10% 8.25%1,865 6.90%
40 to 44 years900 6.80%925 6.80% 2.70%1,820 6.70%
0 to 4 years930 7.00%860 6.30% 7.53%1,790 6.60%
55 to 59 years870 6.50%880 6.40% 1.14%1,755 6.50%
15 to 19 years915 6.90%815 6.00% 10.93%1,735 6.40%
45 to 49 years855 6.40%860 6.30% 0.58%1,720 6.40%
30 to 34 years830 6.20%880 6.40% 5.68%1,705 6.30%
50 to 54 years840 6.30%835 6.10% 0.60%1,675 6.20%
60 to 64 years740 5.60%845 6.20% 12.43%1,585 5.90%
20 to 24 years780 5.90%655 4.80% 16.03%1,435 5.30%
65 to 69 years670 5.00%725 5.30% 7.59%1,395 5.20%
25 to 29 years660 5.00%690 5.00% 4.35%1,350 5.00%
70 to 74 years550 4.10%630 4.60% 12.70%1,180 4.40%
75 to 79 years480 3.60%485 3.50% 1.03%965 3.60%
85 years and over205 1.50%410 3.00% 50.00%620 2.30%
80 to 84 years260 2.00%335 2.50% 22.39%590 2.20%
85 to 89 years140 1.10%230 1.70% 39.13%375 1.40%
90 to 94 years45 0.30%135 1.00% 66.67%180 0.70%
95 to 99 years15 0.10%45 0.30% 66.67%55 0.20%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 61.60% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 20.80% and 17.60%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Woolwich are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population38.60%40.80%39.70%
Median age of the population38.00%40.40%39.60%
0 to 14 years21.60%20.00%20.80%
65 years and over16.20%18.90%17.60%

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Population of Woolwich by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Woolwich is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Woolwich is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are German, which accounts for 30.45% of the total population, followed by English (20.86%), Scottish (17.78%), Irish (16.48%), and Canadian (15.24%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Swiss, French, Mennonite, Dutch, and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German30.58%30.29%30.45%
English20.29%21.41%20.86%
Scottish17.18%18.31%17.78%
Irish16.01%16.86%16.48%
Canadian15.67%14.81%15.24%
Swiss8.55%7.94%8.25%
French7.65%7.50%7.57%
Mennonite6.55%6.12%6.35%
Dutch4.88%5.45%5.17%
British Isles4.13%4.77%4.45%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 7,095 of Woolwich's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 17.40% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 9.65% of the population. 1 person, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.05%, 7.50%, and 6.35%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3,26017.40%
4 persons1,8109.65%
1 person1,6959.05%
3 persons1,4057.50%
5 or more persons1,1906.35%

Income in Woolwich

Analyzing income distribution in Woolwich can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Woolwich is $49,200.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Woolwich population or around 13,655 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 12,830 and 11,660 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Woolwich's median household income is $115,000, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Woolwich

This data sheds light on the distribution of Woolwich residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

59.05% or most of the Woolwich population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 26.80% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 23.90% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 17.05% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree9,57510,35019,92059.05%
Bachelor's degree or higher3,7705,2409,01026.80%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate4,1804,1608,34023.90%
No certificate, diploma or degree3,1403,0506,19517.05%

Employment in Woolwich

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Woolwich. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 4.29% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate65.24%
Unemployment rate4.29%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Woolwich's population (around 72.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 1,575 men and 1,110 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 2,690.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1,5751,1102,690

Employment Industry Sectors

The Woolwich industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Woolwich is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Woolwich has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing1,35055513%
Retail trade71083511%
Health care and social assistance1751,32510%
Construction1,28021010%
Educational services2907807%
Professional, scientific and technical services6154507%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting5303956%
Finance and insurance3106156%
Other services (except public administration)3702554%
Wholesale trade3952104%
Transportation and warehousing3851204%
Public administration3002053%
Accommodation and food services2402603%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2651803%
Information and cultural industries1101302%
Real estate and rental and leasing1251002%
Arts, entertainment and recreation105951%
Utilities75101%
Management of companies and enterprises25501%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1000%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work4,4803,8958,37561.10%
Worked at home1,8752,1554,03529.50%
No fixed workplace address1,0102751,2859.40%
Worked outside Canada00100.10%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Woolwich residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Woolwich residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Woolwich spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes40.40%
Less than 15 minutes39.00%
30 to 44 minutes13.50%
60 minutes and over4.40%
45 to 59 minutes2.60%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Woolwichshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Woolwich's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
65.80%
Married or living common-law
34.20%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Woolwich. About 26,110 people living in the province speak English, 385 people speak Neither English nor French, 145 people speak French language, and 65 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English26,110
Neither English nor French385
French145
English and French65

Religion

Woolwich is predominantly Christian. About 17,965 of its population is Christian (8,670 males and 8,670 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Hindu, both represent 0.9% and 0.8% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.7% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian67.5%
Islam1.7%
Sikh0.9%
Hindu0.8%
Buddhist0.7%
Jewish0.2%